BIBL 1033Biblical LiteratureThis survey provides an overall perspective for understanding the Bible within its historical and cultural setting. The course will focus on the reading of significant portions of the Bible so that students may grasp the framework and themes of the Old and New Testaments as well as the relationship between the Testaments. Throughout the course students will also develop skills in interpreting and applying the Bible to contemporary situations.Class 3.

BIBL 1043Biblical Foundations For Living An introductory course highlighting the relationship between Biblical teaching and contemporary Christian living. This initial experience in the integration of faith and learning focuses on principles of Biblical interpretation and application. Students learn how to interpret core Biblical passages so as to give guidance for some of the tough issues Christians face today.Class 3.

BIBL 3003Old Testament BackgroundsAn orientation in the world of the Old Testament which surveys the social, economic, and political history of the ancient Near East with emphasis on its relation to the Old Testament. Integrated with this material will be geography, archaeology, and the study of institutions as these issues enlighten an understanding of the Old Testament. Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Spring)

BIBL 3103PentateuchA study of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. These books are treated as a foundation for the total Biblical revelation. The content of each book is studied with emphasis on the covenants, the historical background and cultural setting, and the practical applications of the Scriptural message to modern times. Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Fall)

BIBL 3203Historical Books An historical, hermeneutical, and theological examination of the Historical Books of the Old Testament including the Former Prophets, (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings) as well as the post-exilic historical writings (the work of the Chronicler, Ezra-Nehemiah and Esther). Particular attention will be given to issues of Hebrew historiography, its development, and literary techniques.Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Spring)

BIBL 3303Poetical BooksA detailed study of the books of Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations and Song of Solomon. Included is a study of Hebrew poetical forms with special attention given to the wisdom, devotional, and Messianic elements of the Poetical Books. Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Fall)

BIBL 3423Exilic and Post-Exilic ProphetsA study of the major themes of the Exilic and Post-Exilic Prophets ( Ezekiel, Daniel, Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi) within their historical setting and literary context. Interpretation will be explored along with practical application.Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Spring, Odd years)

BIBL 3503The Life And Teachings Of ChristAn exegetical and topical study of the life and teachings of Jesus Christ as presented in the gospels of the New Testament. Consideration is given to the message of each Gospel within its socio-historical setting. Literary structure, hermeneutical considerations, and personal applications are included. Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Spring)

BIBL 3553Book Of ActsA study of the Acts of the Apostles focusing on the content of Acts in light of its socio-historical settings. Special attention will be given to the ministry of the Holy Spirit, missionary journeys of Paul, genre considerations, missionary application, gospel expansion, and personal applications.Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Fall)

BIBL 3853Book Of RevelationA study of the Revelation of John in its apocalyptic context, theological framework, and socio-historical setting. Different modes of interpretation, linguistic theme studies, and perspectives on millennial thinking will be presented along with personal application. Class 3. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043. (Spring, Even years)

BIBL 4253The Intertestamental PeriodA study of Jewish history, literature, and theology during the Intertestamental Period. A general historical survey from the Persian to the Roman periods will be conducted with particular attention given to the role the post-exilic Jewish communities played within that history. A survey of the breadth of Jewish literature composed during this period will be conducted with particular attention given to the Apocrypha. The theological transformations of Judaism during this period will be explored. Special attention will be given to the relationship between the Old and New Testaments. Selected ancient historians as well as biblical, apocryphal, and pseudepigraphical writings will be read. Class 3. Prerequisite: BIBL 1043 or approval of instructor. (Fall and Distance Learning)

BIBL 4413Physical Settings Of The BibleA travel abroad study tour to a country relevant for biblical study. Sites relevant to biblical events, biblical backgrounds, and early church history will be explored. Archaeological, historical, literary, and biblical materials are correlated with sites and features in each country and region visited.Class 3. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. (On Demand)

BIBL 4941-4994Special TopicsCourses to be utilized for seminars and special lectures in topics which are not offered on a regular basis. This course may be taken more than one time when the topics are different. Class 1-4. Prerequisites: BIBL 1033 and BIBL 1043.